Player Review

81 - IF

5.0

81 Duncan

By mdlibrandi, 03-02-2019

I had grown tired of Allan, so I kept searching for a replacement and I've found Duncan to be the best option. I play him as a CM (although he is played like a CDM with Milinkovic-Savic plays as an attacking CM next to him), and I have found him to be better than Allan, 88 live Hamsik, 85 Leiva, 84 Parolo, and others even if his stats may not always compare favorably.

Pace: I use a shadow on him, so he has 90 pace; more than enough in the midfield. The acceleration is especially nice as he is able to quickly able to mark/catch up to opponents when they counter.

Shooting: 94 shot power and 84 long shots look decent, but his shooting is pretty dreadful most of the time wherever he is. He does seem to get into decent positions at times, but you would be far better off passing the ball to someone else than attempting any shot with him (especially a finesse).

Passing: His passing is as advertised in his stats. 88 short passing and 83 long passing both get the job done in the midfield, although his passing may not be elite (then again his isn't really playing as a creative midfielder for me). 82 crossing is surprisingly good too, so I can sometimes play him at LB/LWB if I need to make changes.

Dribbling: He feels alright on the ball; not great, but not bad either. He is pretty decent at progressing the ball up the field, particularly with the pace, but you're probably better off getting the ball to a playmaker instead.

Defending: By far the best defensive midfielder I have use in Serie A, and probably top 5 overall that I've used. He seems to always be in the right position, leading to many interceptions and well tracked runs. His tackling, both standing and sliding, are exceptional. Stand tackles are particularly strong, easily muscling most players off the ball. Although he is only 5'10", he seems to win just able every header that he contests.

Physical: 84 stamina is not ideal, particularly if you're playing him box to box, but if you have him sitting back he can make it through the 90 minutes (but no more). Other than that, he is physically outstanding. 90 aggression is elite. 82 jumping makes him very good in the air for someone his size, even allowing me to play him at CB at times. 75 strength is not very representative at all; it seems like it is closer to 85.

Overall he is one of the best pure CDMs I have used in the game despite only being 81 rated. I don't think CM suits him as well, but I'm sure he could do a decent job there as well because he is so solid all around. Being so cheap, he is definitely worth a try if your're looking for a CDM, and if he got another inform, it would be a must-buy.

Pace

Short Passing

All Defensive Stats

Physicality

Versatile (can play LB/LWB or CB if needed)

Work Rates

Few other options in Serie A

Shooting (please don't finesse)

Stamina could be better

Hard to link other than Serie A

Formation: 5212

Position: CM

Games: 70

GPG: 0.01

APG: 0.13

5.0

Overall

5.0

Value

4.5

3.5

Stamina

Pace (10/10)

Shooting (4/10)

Passing (8/10)

Dribbling (7/10)

Defending (10/10)

Physicality (9/10)

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